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Monday, March 29, 2004

USE CLICHES ONCE IN A BLUE MOON, WILL YA?

WRITING RULE # 1 ONLY USE CLICHES ONCE IN A BLUE MOON>>> Face fear; throw caution to the wind. Uncover any skeletons in the closet. Stay on the ball and busy as a bee. Shoot straight from the hip. Work into the wee small hours of the night burning the midnight oil. Never quit! When the going gets... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 25, 2004

TO SOFTHEART, I CANNOT RESIST THESE CHALLENGES--FATAL ATTRACTION

FATAL ATTRACTION Grind, a plethora of fault into your own heart Like a vampire’s stake Gamble like a coward with mine. Rise up, you phony jester, but don’t fain come near me without your flak jacket on, because I will be waiting With my obsession flaring. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

SAY GOODBYE TO "PROZAC" BLOG--CLEANING HOUSE

Sat 3/6/2004 9:57 AM GRAB THE PLOUGH, STEP OVER THE RIDGES, AVOID DEEP HOLES AND......Well, I have been really depressed, totally ADD, and just in a funk. I have battled with depression all my life. I am probably bi-polar, or mamic depressive (not extreme). It does run in the family. I usually just... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 22, 2004

THINKING OF THROWING AWAY THAT WRITING? THINK AGAIN!!!

Mom was bright, she took Latin I remember and could outdo anyone in a crossword puzzle. I always thought it sad and such a waste that she didn't get a college degree. Mom had such potential to be a great writer, but she lacked confidence and burned her writing. When she died so unexpectedly, I went... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 21, 2004

ATTENTION BLOGGERS, SOMEBODY FIND wrtie4u's poem and send it to me

write4u wrote a poem but I can't find it............. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 18, 2004

KATRAY, TAMMYJEAN, FRIAR TUCK WRITE ABOUT "NOTHING"

These bloggers write about nothing and I love it! They have joined my challenge to write a poem about "nothing" Join in. Fun lasts until Saturday morning.................Give it a try!!!!!!!! Go to A COLUMN ABOUT NOTHING? by poetjpb >>> - Add a comment - Go to NEED A CHALLENGE??? WRITE A POEM ABOUT... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 17, 2004

POETRY LESSON INTRODUCTION okay write4u this is for you>>>

EZ Poetry 101 by JP Brown aka poetjpb Elements of a good poem: INTRODUCTION Poetry is about contrast. It is about sensory description and strong imagery. A good poem should have one strong image or theme. A poem can begin with a sound, a taste, an experience, a question, dialogue, action or an idea,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 13, 2004

WHY DO I FEEL LIKE MY GUTS ARE ON DISPLAY? I NEED YOUR HARSH

MAN, I FEEL LIKE MY GUTS ARE EXPOSED...BUT NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED, RIGHT? I NEED YOUR HARSH OR WONDERFUL COMMENTS. SERIOUSLY, I AM TEACHING A POETRY CLASS FOR THE FIRST TIME (YIKES!@) SO PLEASE TELL ME YOUR HONEST OPINION. HERE'S WEEK ONE. HEY, YOU GET IT FOR FREE. POETRY by JP Brown FIRST... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 10, 2004

NEED TO FIND A GOOD WRITING LESSON PLAN???

CHECK THIS OUT-I JUST FOUND IT TONIGHT! HAS ALL KINDS OF LESSON PLANS FOR POETRY, WRITING, ETC. http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LA.htm Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 8, 2004

WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS? SO THE DEBATE IS THUS. WHAT IS POETRY, MUST IT RHYME? NOPE, SAYS I, NOT ALL THE TIME! Some bloggers say that poetry must rhyme to be poetry, but poetjpb disagrees. I love non-rhyming poetry. So what is your definition of poetry? Poetry is using rich language to express ideas,... Sign in to see full entry.

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